Unemployment rate
The share of people in the workforce who have no job but are looking for one. People not looking for work, such as students and retirees, are not counted.
Example
The US unemployment rate was 4.2% in September 2026.
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The share of people in the workforce who have no job but are looking for one. People not looking for work, such as students and retirees, are not counted.
The US unemployment rate was 4.2% in September 2026.